Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) · 20 hours ago
Procurement Specialist
Richland, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $138K/yr
5+ years expHanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) is seeking a Procurement Specialist who will be responsible for soliciting, negotiating, placing, and administering subcontracts and purchase orders for goods and services. The role ensures compliance with fiscal responsibility and federal regulations while protecting the company from liability and disputes.
Environmental Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Silvia Valdez, PRC, CASR
Responsibilities
Solicits, negotiates, places, and administers subcontracts/purchase orders for the purchase of goods and services
Ensures appropriate fiscal responsibility is maintained and required policies, procedures, codes, standards, and federal regulations are properly adhered to and translated into legally binding contractual documents to protect and minimize the exposure of government and company liability, monetary and property loss, litigation, and disputes
Effects procurement plans, negotiates and administers subcontracts/purchase orders to include pre-planning, RFP, source selection and milestones, subcontract type, scope of work, analysis, award, post award concerns, terms and conditions, change notices, audits, timely renewals, expirations, innovations, resolution of problems, and 100% compliance with the terms and conditions of invoices submitted
Awards and administers major Basic Ordering Agreements, Fixed Price Subcontracts/Purchase Orders, and Cost type Procurements
Provides leadership and serves as a resource to less experienced personnel
Orients buyers to necessary skills and strategies related to procurement and directs the activities of buyers as assigned
Identifies, plans, and approves procurement actions. Develops strategies and negotiations consistent with company prime contract requirements, procurement department procedures, and Department of Energy directives
Facilitates and implements corrective actions for supplier quality and delivery problems
Performs feasibility studies, cost/price analyses, and close outs of subcontracts/purchase orders
Prepares contractual documents and correspondence (internal and external) to ensure compliance with all Federal laws as well as prime contract flow-downs
Facilitates and records subcontract/purchase order progress meetings
Performs reporting, including but not limited to, statistical, weekly performance, and open requisition
Coordinates subcontract/purchase order activity between Engineering, Receiving, Accounts Payable, Quality Assurance, supplier, and end user
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or other related discipline
Five (5) years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience for Grade 16
Six (6) years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience for Grade 17
Eight (8) years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience for Grade 18
Preferred
Knowledgeable in H2C computer programs such as, but not limited to, Asset Suite, Hanford records Management system (IDMS), Integrated Contractor Assurance System, and Tank Farms Material Services System
Working knowledge of Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation and Orders
Knowledge of MS Office, Adobe Acrobat software, artificial intelligence opportunities
A thorough level of knowledge and understanding of the procurement cycle times for engineered equipment, construction and technical services, and bulk material commodities
A good understanding of the engineering processes and deliverables required for scope definition
An understanding of inventory control and asset management and good understanding of manufacturing processes
Nationally recognized certification in the field (NCMA, ISM, etc.)
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision
Short-and long-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Company
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C)
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure’s mission is to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste for the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase